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Managing Recent Immigrants
Depending on different sources, there are up to 20 Million undocumented (illegal) immigrants in the U.S. today. Cogport uses 15.2...
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Jun 19, 20253 min read
Taxes and Economics - The Bush Experience
During the 1988 Presidential Campaign, George H. W. Bush pledged: "Read my lips: no new taxes." He reversed on his pledge and raised...
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May 30, 20251 min read
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May 27, 20250 min read
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May 23, 20250 min read
New Tax Proposal & The Federal Deficit
Cogport posted a series of reports on Tax Policy in September and October last year. Now with Trump in office, a new Tax Bill has been...
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May 3, 20252 min read
Tariffs - As It Goes
Tariffs continue to dominate the news with Trump shifting to a 90 day Pause, except for China. Most countries are seeking to negotiate –...
davidcogd
Apr 17, 20251 min read
The Math on Tariffs
Trump’s Tariff Policy has gone through fits and starts, like he is testing the waters. On April 2, he announced a comprehensive proposal...
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Apr 9, 20252 min read
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Mar 11, 20250 min read
More On Tariff Policy
You may want to review previous Cogport posts on February 25 and February 27 for background information on the Tariff subject. The Tariff...
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Mar 9, 20252 min read
Trade Deficit and Tariff Policy
What is the position of the U.S. on International Trade ? The subject of Tariffs is a complex situation if you examine country by...
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Feb 27, 20251 min read
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Feb 25, 20250 min read
Social Security - Reform
Social Security has become embedded as a Social Contract between the American People. However, the System is now in a state of...
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Feb 20, 20252 min read
Social Security - The Basics
The Social Security System is Not a traditional pension program like a private pension plan from a company. The funding rules are...
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Feb 2, 20253 min read
Presidential Comparisons
This chart shows Presidents who succeeded in the last 75 years by public approval ratings. At the time of his assassination, JFK's rating...
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Jan 14, 20251 min read
The Future of Mexico
President Trump has put the subject of U.S. Territorial Expansion on the table. The United States grew from the original 13 States by...
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Dec 28, 20242 min read
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Dec 8, 20240 min read
Elitism & Politics
Many people believe they have a superior view of social agendas which they seek to impose by Federal mandates and Lawsuits. This is the...
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Dec 5, 20242 min read
Growth In Federal Government & Spending
Previous Cogport posts covered the extent of Federal Spending and Budget Deficit. The National Debt is no longer a “looming” crisis. ...
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Nov 26, 20242 min read
Federal Revenue & Spending - The National Debt
In Previous Reports, Cogport provided background on U.S. Federal Revenue and Spending. Here is a recap: 2023 Federal Revenue – All...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read
Federal Spending - Where does The Money Go ?
The previous Cogport post provided facts about the massive growth in Federal Government as measured by Spending Trends. The Federal...
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Nov 18, 20242 min read
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